Are you an american? have you travelled outside the USA?

Judas · Jul 7, 2009, 09:42 PM

would like to go to one of the "cons" or E3's or something....see all that cool stuff..

even if i was given plain tickets.. i could leave for probably a good year due to having no passport either.

swimtech · Jul 7, 2009, 10:59 PM

I've been all over the US including Hawaii growing up and I can't imagine there being any one country in the entire world with the diversity of cultures and land that the people of America have.

I'd rather not surmise and assume though - as I know living in and visiting many different places has done much to give me a more accurate perspective of nearly everything - my own self included.

My desires would be to visit the Neatherlands, France and Greece, and the Isles of Britain, Australia, Indonesia, Japan, and China.

Edit: I'd actually like to visit Saskatoon too, I hear there's a cool computer shop in the area...

I might learn something of the Chi of computer case assembly as well.

Callandor · Jul 7, 2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Zelig

Geez, Driverheaven needs to send you some plane tickets instead of more computer hardware.

lol

Judas · Jul 8, 2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by swimtech

Edit: I'd actually like to visit Saskatoon too, I hear there's a cool computer shop in the area...

I might learn something of the Chi of computer case assembly as well.

be prepared for a 1 1/2 to 2 hour rough roaden drive outside of saskatoon..

unless your referring to some other saskatoonish shop...

Mac Daddy · Jul 8, 2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Zelig

I'm Canadian, never been outside of North America, quite well travelled across Canada and the US though. I'm still pretty young, after I finish university and actually have some money, I'd love to see the world.

I am also Canadian and never traveled out of North America either. Lots of places I would love to see including many in the UK and of course Australia

EDIT: Can't leave out Finland either or a few others ... not making a list lol

Callandor · Jul 8, 2009, 12:51 AM

lolflufflewuffles wow you guys are so kind

edit: too kind

hahahahabwaha

SeraphicSorcerer · Jul 8, 2009, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by OmegaRED

I'm Canadian and barely have traveled outside the country, only been across the border a couple of times. Everyone should travel abroad eventually though I find the trendiness of young people going overseas and blowing through every country like it's a shopping spree just so they can act "worldly" even though they never learned about the culture and have nothing to show except a million pics of themselves posing in front of landmarks.

By Travel Abroad, I hope you mean, meet Broads, Abroad, that culture exchange knows no bounds. for the record, and for the win.

I'm sorry if that was shameless. but I am shameless.

@/2ct!< · Jul 9, 2009, 01:44 AM

Most people I know, self included, want to travel abroad but it seems to be a lower priority than other forms of entertainment, etc, and therefore less likely to be done.

Falstaff · Jul 9, 2009, 07:18 AM

most poeple I know travel, have been travelling since childhood and now work for companies that ask them to travel. I cant imagine living in one place more than a few years without travelling somewhere. I have travelled all my life and look forward to continuing that lifestyle till the wheels fall off my roller skates.

Devla · Jul 9, 2009, 07:47 AM

I'm American. I grew up as an "Army Brat", as my Dad was in the US Army.

From ages 3-15 or so, I moved about every 2.5 years.

I lived in:
Maine
Indiana
Maine again
Germany
Germany again
Maine again
Connecticut
Massachusetts

I lived in Germany for just over five years. While there, I was able to visit many countries in Europe. Most weekends we were on trips to France, Switzerland, Austria, England, etc etc. I won't go into specifics, but seeing and learning these different cultures as a child was an amazing experience.

What people in America do not see is the OLD culture. In Europe and other parts of the world, there are buildings, monuments, castles, etc that have been around for hundreds or thousands of years. In America...the oldest or most popular landmarks are maybe a couple hundred years old...tops.

Unless you live life with blinders on, why wouldn't you want to explore and visit other countries? It doesn't matter where you're from. Get out there and experience life.

Cow_160483 · Jul 9, 2009, 08:20 AM

that's the spirit

Every one needs to get out of their comfort zone once in a while

Tyrsonswood · Jul 9, 2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Cow_160483

that's the spirit

Every one needs to get out of their comfort zone once in a while

With what money?

It's not about "I don't wanna!" for some people, It's call "I can't" There's a difference.

Cow_160483 · Jul 9, 2009, 01:02 PM

hummm good point

dawgXdenta · Jul 9, 2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyrsonswood

With what money?

It's not about "I don't wanna!" for some people, It's call "I can't" There's a difference.

thats my problem tooooo

Neshi · Jul 9, 2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by EcPercy

I am an American and I have been to the following places:

London
England
Denmark
Sweden
Germany
Poland
Venezuela
Cuba
Aruba
Columbia
Puerto Rico
Ireland
Kuwait

I think that people should be willing to travel so that they can see how things are in other countries. I have met too many people that are closed minded and just believe what they see on TV about certain places.

Quick Edit: I want to add that I would like to see the following places:

Thailand
Japan
Israel
Turkey
Egypt
Jerusalem
Russia
Amsterdam
Scotland
Spain
Rome
France
Mexico
Brazil
Alaska
Hawaii
Philippines
Virgin Islands
Africa

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Originally Posted by Zardon

interesting post ed. I see you put both london and england down yet I don't see any other capitals in your post for other countries. Any specific reason for that?

I do hope you know Amsterdam isn't a country, but the capital of Holland.

I am not American, but I'd like to add to this thread as well.
I live in Holland, but have got family in Switzerland, so I go there alot too.. And I notice people always say americans are narrow-minded in respect to foreign country travel.. but Dutch people are too.
If I tell someone I want to live in New Zealand and I am going to study there they look at me with big eyes and ask me; but you can do that here too? Why travel half across the globe to study?!

But I think it's a great experience, especially if I want to live there for the rest of my life..

Zardon · Jul 9, 2009, 05:06 PM

I do know that, but did you know that Rome isn't a country either? i was referring to the top list before the edit.

Neshi · Jul 9, 2009, 06:57 PM

haha, I see.. It was more of a joke then a real question Z. :P

I would love to visit as many different countries as possible. especially those with real wild nature.. that's literally non-existent in my country.. Not a place where you can go without the sound of civilization (car's mostly).

Falstaff · Jul 9, 2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Devla

I'm American. I grew up as an "Army Brat", as my Dad was in the US Army.

From ages 3-15 or so, I moved about every 2.5 years.

I lived in:
Maine
Indiana
Maine again
Germany
Germany again
Maine again
Connecticut
Massachusetts

I lived in Germany for just over five years. While there, I was able to visit many countries in Europe. Most weekends we were on trips to France, Switzerland, Austria, England, etc etc. I won't go into specifics, but seeing and learning these different cultures as a child was an amazing experience.

What people in America do not see is the OLD culture. In Europe and other parts of the world, there are buildings, monuments, castles, etc that have been around for hundreds or thousands of years. In America...the oldest or most popular landmarks are maybe a couple hundred years old...tops.

Unless you live life with blinders on, why wouldn't you want to explore and visit other countries? It doesn't matter where you're from. Get out there and experience life.

My father was military too we lived in Europe quite a bit and travelled extensively when I was young. Before I joined the U.S. Navy I had seen many countries.
Spain
Iceland
England
Ireland
Germany
France
Holland
Belgium
Luxembourg
Italy
Switzerland
Cyprus
Turkey
Israel
Mexico
Panama
Texas (ROFL)

And in the service I visited
Hawaii (so what if its a state)
Alaska (see above)
Canada
Aluetian Islands
Russia
Communist China
Taiwan
Phillipines
S. Korea
Cambodia (Christian Outreach for orphans)
Thailand (Pattaya Beach)
New Zealand
Australia (Perth, Sydney, Adelaide)
Singapore
Hong Kong
Okinawa
Japan
Guam
Malaysia
Truk
Midway
Puerto Rico
Azores
Siciliy
Saudia Arabia
Iraq
Bahrain
Oman
Afghanistan
Uzbekistan
Slovakia
Romania
Austria
Norway
Contiguous United States (all of them)
back to England for three years
and travelling to Europe and the states back and forth yearly.
oh yeah...
down to the Green King for a pint and some company now and then
and when i am desperate
Scotland.

DJ BIG T · Jul 11, 2009, 12:45 AM

well z i would love to go see all of the uk and japan and more..but just dont have the flow to do that..one thing i do for a hobby when ever a buddy of mine goes to any city i have them get me post cards of the skylines i love skyscapers...

NUCLEARWINTER · Jul 11, 2009, 03:50 AM

I am an American. I live in Kentucky. I don't travel too much. Within the US I have been to my neighboring states Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Tennesse, West Virginia, Mississippi, and Florida. The only place i have been outside US is when I went to Niagra Falls. We took the tour and marveled at the falls for several hours. The after that we were like....."Now what?". We were so bored. But one thing about Canada I can say without a doubt...it is THE CLEANEST PLACE I'VE EVER BEEN TO! Nary an iota of litter. The streets were impecable and everyone was friendly.

OmegaRED · Jul 11, 2009, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by NUCLEARWINTER

I am an American. I live in Kentucky. I don't travel too much. Within the US I have been to my neighboring states Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Tennesse, West Virginia, Mississippi, and Florida. The only place i have been outside US is when I went to Niagra Falls. We took the tour and marveled at the falls for several hours. The after that we were like....."Now what?". We were so bored. But one thing about Canada I can say without a doubt...it is THE CLEANEST PLACE I'VE EVER BEEN TO! Nary an iota of litter. The streets were impecable and everyone was friendly.

Eh, that's probably because it was a tourist town and they know well enough to keep it clean. I live in the capital and there's so much litter sometimes it makes me sick. People are disgusting slobs all around.

When I get some travel money and vacation time I would probably stay within my country because, like America, we're a huge country and you don't have to travel that far to find a totally different environment and culture within your own nation...that and it's cheaper

Falstaff · Jul 11, 2009, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by NUCLEARWINTER

I am an American. I live in Kentucky. I don't travel too much. Within the US I have been to my neighboring states Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Tennesse, West Virginia, Mississippi, and Florida. The only place i have been outside US is when I went to Niagra Falls. We took the tour and marveled at the falls for several hours. The after that we were like....."Now what?". We were so bored. But one thing about Canada I can say without a doubt...it is THE CLEANEST PLACE I'VE EVER BEEN TO! Nary an iota of litter. The streets were impecable and everyone was friendly.

you live in Bell County?
anywhere near Pineville?

Jul 7, 2009, 10:59 PM	#32
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	Re: Are you an american? have you travelled outside the USA? I've been all over the US including Hawaii growing up and I can't imagine there being any one country in the entire world with the diversity of cultures and land that the people of America have. I'd rather not surmise and assume though - as I know living in and visiting many different places has done much to give me a more accurate perspective of nearly everything - my own self included. My desires would be to visit the Neatherlands, France and Greece, and the Isles of Britain, Australia, Indonesia, Japan, and China. Edit: I'd actually like to visit Saskatoon too, I hear there's a cool computer shop in the area... I might learn something of the Chi of computer case assembly as well. __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it. Last edited by swimtech; Jul 7, 2009 at 11:04 PM.

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Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	Re: Are you an american? have you travelled outside the USA? most poeple I know travel, have been travelling since childhood and now work for companies that ask them to travel. I cant imagine living in one place more than a few years without travelling somewhere. I have travelled all my life and look forward to continuing that lifestyle till the wheels fall off my roller skates. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

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Devla DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: Are you an american? have you travelled outside the USA? I'm American. I grew up as an "Army Brat", as my Dad was in the US Army. From ages 3-15 or so, I moved about every 2.5 years. I lived in: Maine Indiana Maine again Germany Germany again Maine again Connecticut Massachusetts I lived in Germany for just over five years. While there, I was able to visit many countries in Europe. Most weekends we were on trips to France, Switzerland, Austria, England, etc etc. I won't go into specifics, but seeing and learning these different cultures as a child was an amazing experience. What people in America do not see is the OLD culture. In Europe and other parts of the world, there are buildings, monuments, castles, etc that have been around for hundreds or thousands of years. In America...the oldest or most popular landmarks are maybe a couple hundred years old...tops. Unless you live life with blinders on, why wouldn't you want to explore and visit other countries? It doesn't matter where you're from. Get out there and experience life.

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Jul 9, 2009, 05:06 PM	Thread Starter #46
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Re: Are you an american? have you travelled outside the USA? I do know that, but did you know that Rome isn't a country either? i was referring to the top list before the edit.

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Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,384 Rep Power: 177 System Specs	Re: Are you an american? have you travelled outside the USA? haha, I see.. It was more of a joke then a real question Z. :P I would love to visit as many different countries as possible. especially those with real wild nature.. that's literally non-existent in my country.. Not a place where you can go without the sound of civilization (car's mostly). __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

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DJ BIG T DH FaN BoY Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ORLANDO,FL Posts: 930 Rep Power: 69 System Specs	Re: Are you an american? have you travelled outside the USA? well z i would love to go see all of the uk and japan and more..but just dont have the flow to do that..one thing i do for a hobby when ever a buddy of mine goes to any city i have them get me post cards of the skylines i love skyscapers... __________________

Jul 11, 2009, 03:50 AM	#50
NUCLEARWINTER Reap What You Sow. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 1,135 Rep Power: 65 System Specs	Re: Are you an american? have you travelled outside the USA? I am an American. I live in Kentucky. I don't travel too much. Within the US I have been to my neighboring states Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Tennesse, West Virginia, Mississippi, and Florida. The only place i have been outside US is when I went to Niagra Falls. We took the tour and marveled at the falls for several hours. The after that we were like....."Now what?". We were so bored. But one thing about Canada I can say without a doubt...it is THE CLEANEST PLACE I'VE EVER BEEN TO! Nary an iota of litter. The streets were impecable and everyone was friendly. __________________ insert witty comment here!